A policy change allowing prisoners to submit writing for publication upholds First Amendment rights.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Women fighting on environmental front lines
Berta Caceres led the battle against a huge hydroelectric dam in Honduras until she was gunned down this month.
Maine Voices: National monument antics: Next season’s best (and surreal) reality show
This fall’s elections mean creating a monument in northern Maine will play out as a chess game.
Maine Voices: Bill to treat ‘drug-addicted babies’ based on harmful misconceptions
Importantly, the measure doesn’t consider the need for treatment for the drug-addicted mothers.
Maine Voices: Large crack in state’s health care system swallows real people
A new approach would use federal funds to help those with private insurance and MaineCare
Maine Voices: Two colleges work to fill a need – and empty stomachs – through food pantry
To keep the operations sustainable, there have to be strong partnerships with outside institutions.
Maine Voices: State must end shameful food stamp policies that worsen hunger problem
Besides doing what’s right, the program helps people move out of poverty and is good for Maine’s economy.
Maine Voices: Poland Spring has history, future in responsible water usage
The company has a positive presence in Fryeburg as it looks toward sustainable growth.
Maine Voices: National park a great opportunity for Katahdin region, state
We and our elected officials should be jumping at the chance to link two powerful, attractive brands: Maine and National Parks.
Maine Voices: Questions remain about Dennis Dechaine prosecution
The Trial & Error organization still is committed to overturning his murder conviction.